Apricot Muffins Recipe

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Apricot Muffins
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Ingredients:

  • these muffins make a healthy, high-fibre afternoon snack with a cup of tea.
  • 1 cup (250 ml) finely diced fresh apricots
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil shortening
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup milk ( skim or 1%)

Directions:

  1. Combine apricot pieces and lemon juice.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar, beat in egg and stir in apricots.
  3. In separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add to first mixture alternately with milk.
  4. Add chopped nuts with the last portion of flour.
  5. Fill greased muffin tins two thirds full.
  6. Sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top of each muffin.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes at 350° F
  8. Makes 12 muffins.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 24.42 Kcal (102 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.94g 3%
Cholesterol 13.75mg 5%
Sodium 105.06mg 4%
Potassium 111.22mg 2%
Total Carbs 1g 0%
Sugars 0.32g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 1%
Protein 1.26g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 46.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.48 Kcal (806 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.27g 3%
Cholesterol 108.41mg 5%
Sodium 828.19mg 4%
Potassium 876.77mg 2%
Total Carbs 7.89g 0%
Sugars 2.55g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 1%
Protein 9.92g 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0%
Iron 1.7mg 1%
Calcium 363.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.6
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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